Record ID: DOR-8DC46F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pewter single loop Buckle dating to Medieval c.1350 - 1450  reference Whitehead 1996 ( Buckles 1250 - 1800 ) page 36 no.210. Incomplete missing over half of the oval loop, missing half of the integral forked spacer and missing both of the sheet plates that would have been soldered to the forked spacers. All the breaks in the frame appear to be old. Length :  36.24mm    Width :  14.80mm    Weight :  2.40g
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-8DB5B6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy  'La Tene I' style brooch. A sprung bow brooch with four coils and a chord running underneath. The bow and pin are made in one piece. The pin is incomplete.  The bow is arched forward and downwards from the coils. The upper part of the bow is triangular with a C-shaped cross section. It tapers to a pointed break. The foot and catchplate are missing. It is decorated on the front with a central, longitudinal groove containing a low ridge with incised transverse grooves across it.  Date: Middle Iron Age c…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Sunday 31st December 2023
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Record ID: DOR-8CE34B
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast, copper-alloy chisel or awl. A bar of copper alloy, sub-angular in cross section with a break at one and and a tapered and splayed working edge at the other. Date: Possibly Late Bronze Age - c. 1250 - 800 BC Length: 61.9 mm Width: 2.92 mm Thickness: 3.83 mm Weight: 3.49 g
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Saturday 30th December 2023
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Record ID: DOR-8CAA73
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn bronze stater probably of the British Iron Age dating to c. 20 BC to AD 40. South Western uninscribed (Durotrigian ) type.Probably a stylised wreath on the obverse. A stylised horse and pellets on the reverse. Reference: as ABC 2175, BMC 2790-2859. Diameter: 17.51mm Thickness: 2.29mm Weight: 2.95g
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-8C8F36
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy annular brooch. A small circular framed brooch. The frame is oval in cross section. It has a constriction for the pin attachment. The front of the frame is decorated with a moulded pattern of evenly spaced transverse incised lines with raised areas between.The pin is of copper alloy. It is rectangular and is hooked at one and over the constriction in the frame. It terminates in a break. The frame and pin are different colours and probably of different alloys. Date: Medieval - 13th to 14th century Diameter: 24.12 mm Thickness: 1.76 mm Weight: 2.27 g A …
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Sunday 31st December 2023
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Record ID: DOR-8C5512
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy, beaded, sectional bracelet dating to c. 200 BC - AD 100. An almost complete short section, probably from a two-part bracelet. The piece is parallel sided and curving, D-shaped at one and and to C-shaped in cross section for the remainder (convex on the upper face). Three of the beads are open and hollow at the rear, the fourth is hollow and closed at the base. The "beads" are well cast and are rather pointed. Underneath one of the end beads the sides each have a circular attachment hole at the outer edge. Date: Iron Ag…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-8C29E6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bronze stater of the British Iron Age dating to c. 20 BC to AD 40. South Western uninscribed (Durotrigian ) type. A stylised wreath on the obverse and a stylised horse and pellets on the reverse. Similar record on the database DOR-F71AB7 Reference: as ABC 2175, BMC 2790-2859. Diameter: 17.74mm Thickness: 2.31mm Weight: 2.94g
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-8BE9F7
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy object of unknown use. It is possibly a pin or stud. It has a large, globular head and a short sub-angular cross sectioned shank which tapers to a point. The head of the shank seems quite short for the weight of the head and tapers to a point.  Date: Uncertain Length: 36.81 mm Diameter (of head): 14.77 mm Thickness (of shank): 4.48 mm Weight: 14.34 g
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Sunday 31st December 2023
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Record ID: DEV-23E765
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn uninscribed copper-alloy Iron Age stater of the Durotriges, South Western region, dating from c. 65 BC to AD 45. The coin is of the "Cranborne Chase" type. Due to wear, the shape of the coin is sub-triangular - like that of a shield. On the obverse, all that remains is a vertical pin shape that covers almost half the surface, with a wide crescent above it and another narrow crescent shape to the right of this. Near the bottom right hand edge of the obverse, are a group of worn pellets. On the reverse, much of the surface is covered by very worn pellets r…
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-FD6504
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy trade token farthing issued by William Miinck at Blandford in Dorset, Williamson Dorset 18, dating to AD 1654. Ref.: Williamson (1967, 172). This is the original variety of token for William Minck, the subsequent issue reading WILLIAM MINCK IN around W.M. on the obverse and IN BLANDFORD around W.M. 1657. William Minck was Bailiff of the Borough of Blandford in 1657. There is also a record of him marrying Elizabeth Bull of Bridport on 20th July 1654. See the British Museum Collection for a similar 1654 token: token | British Museum
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-FD1E08
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy 17th-century trade token halfpenny issued by Stephen Brassier at Wilton in Wiltshire, Williamson Wiltshire 268, dating to AD 1667.  Ref.: Williamson (1967, 1250). See British Museum collection for similar: token | British Museum
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-FCCCE1
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy annular ring, possibly a harness ring, of unknown date but most likely Medieval to Post Medieval in date, c AD 1100 - 1800. It is a rough oval in section, and there are mould marks opposite each other on the outer edge. It has a mottled green patina. Dimensions: 29.5mm in diameter;  4.4mm in width;  2.4mm thick;  4.76g in weight. These are common detector finds, but their function and dating are not well understood (Geake, Finds Recording Guide, page 54)
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-FC8897
Object type: STUD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probably Roman copper alloy stud dating to cAD 43 - 410. It appears to be the letter S, but with pointed ends so it may simply be a sinuous shape. It is D shaped in section, hollow backed, with a rectangular lug in centre back, probably shorter than originally. Dimensions: 21.5mm in length;  13.1mm in width;  3.8mm thick;  2.12g in weight Read (2021: 33 and 35) no 198 is very similar. He suggests his example, from South Wiltshire, dates to the Roman period.
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-FC7041
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval lead alloy flask shaped ampulla, dating to c AD1350 - 1530. There is an early break in the lead by the neck, leaving a crack and small hole, and the two suspension handles are largely missing. On the body of one face it shows six simple rays, or a saltire cross with a vertical line through the centre. The other face  has hatching in the lower part of the round surmounted by a line of small pellets and a scene with stylised tree in the centre. The rest is confused. Dimensions: 49mm in height;  35.2mm in width;  6.8mm thick; …
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-FC31A2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative brooch, only missing its hinged pin, dating to cAD50 - 150. It has long, elaborately decorated wings, their span almost matching the length of the whole brooch. On each wing are three major ridges, not quite circumferential, the outer one wider than the others and the outer two each  flanked by smaller crenellated ridges. The ends are capped. The innermost ridge is an emphasised crenellated ridge standing alone and not extending as far around the wing as the other two. The centre front of the oval section b…
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-65B039
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Iron Age silver stater of the British Iron Age dating to c. 50 BC to 10 AD. An uninscribed South Western Region / Durotrigian type. Obverse has a wreath, cloak, hair bar and crescents decoration. Reverse has a disjointed horse and pellets decoration. Similar to Rudd ABC 2169.  BMC 2648 - 2686.  Diameter: 17.92 mm     Weight: 3.75 g    Axis:  3
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-642A1B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable contemporary copy of a Roman denarius of Gordian III dating to 238 - 244 AD ( Reece period 12 ). Copper alloy core with patches of silver plating. Obverse bust right legend unclear. Reverse standing figure left, right arm outstretched, left arm holding a possible spear, legend and mint unclear. Diameter :  17.01mm     Weight :  1.59g    Axis :  11
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-4237CB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A base and incomplete silver Roman denarius of Geta (198-212) as caesar under Septimius Severus, possibly a contemporary copy, dating to the period c.AD 200-202 (Reece period 10). PRINC IVVENTVTIS reverse type depicting Geta standing in military dress holding branch and sceptre, with a trophy behind. Mint of Rome. RIC IV.1, p. 316, no. 18.  Diameter 17.50mm; Weight 2.11g; Die Axis 7 o'clock
Created on: Saturday 21st October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
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Record ID: DEV-FCF57A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy mount in the form of a lion couchant modelled in relief on the front face but flat on the rear face. The front face has a slightly melted appearance as though a blob of metal has been dropped on it, with consquent loss of some decorative detail. The front paws are placed together beneath the mouth and there is no other creature pinned down beneath them, as is normal in leonine knife handles and figurines (e.g. BH-2159D4 and SWYOR-F1D5D6). To what other object this piece was fixed is unknown. Dimensions: Length 35 mm, Height 18 mm, …
Created on: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: DEV-FBBC22
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An uninscribed base silver Iron Age stater of the Durotriges, South Western region, dating to the period c.65 BC - AD 45. The coin is of the "Cranborne Chase" type.  The obverse shows a pattern that was originally based on a stylised head (possibly of Apollo), although the design has 'devolved' into something more abstract. There are three crescent shapes on the obverse. The rest of the design has worn away. The reverse shows a stylised horse with two disjointed legs and five pellets above it; also, a larger pellet below, which is very w…
Created on: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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